• Do I have a right to an attorney when I am stopped for DUI?
No. The Law in Georgia does not provide for the right to an attorney when a person is initially stopped for DUI.

• What should I do if the police ask me to take field sobriety tests?
Do not be rude to a police officer who asks you to take field sobriety tests. It is a good idea to politely decline tests on the roadside. By performing field tests, you are often helping the police create evidence against you.

• Should I take a blood, breath, or urine test?
If you take one of the State's chemical tests, remember that you are entitled to your own independent test.

• What will happen if I refuse the State's chemical test?
If you refuse, you risk losing your license for 1 year. You only have ten days to request a hearing to fight that suspension. Call a DUI lawyer now!

• Does an officer have to give me a Miranda Warning?
No. Under Georgia Law, an officer does not have to give a Miranda Warning unless the officer questions a suspect after arrest.

• What is the 10 Day Rule?
If you refuse the police officer's blood, breath, or urine test, you are facing a 1 year suspension of your driver's license. Within 10 business days of your arrest you must request a hearing in writing.
If you took the police officer's blood, breath, or urine test and you scored above the legal limit (0.08 or higher for 21 or over drivers; 0.02 or higher for drivers under 21; 0.04 or higher for commercial drivers), you must also request a hearing within 10 business days of your arrest.
Failure to do so will result in a suspended license.

• Can I get a Work Permit?
Everyone who pleads guilty or is found guilty of DUI will have their driver's license suspended. Under certain circumstances, you may qualify for a permit to drive. This will usually depend on your driving record.